SEB: Fourth quarter of 2011: Operating profit SEK 3.2bn (4.4)
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
"The operating profit for the fourth quarter, which amounted to SEK 3.2bn, shows
the strength of our customer business. Despite the global uncertainty, customer
activity remained high and there is a 5 per cent increase in the divisional
result compared to the previous quarter. The decrease in operating profit
compared to the fourth quarter 2010, is fully explained by the fact that the
reversals of credit losses in the Baltic countries were lower given the current
global economic outlook, and that the liquidity portfolio was realigned to
decrease overall risk, which encompassed certain one-time expenses.
SEB's position as the Relationship bank in our part of the world improved
further during 2011. Business volumes increased - loans by SEK 111bn and
deposits by SEK 150bn. The expansion within the Nordic and German operations
developed according to plan. In this uncertain and volatile environment, SEB's
resilience improved further and asset quality continued to be strong and stable.
During 2012, we will focus on maintaining our resilience and increasing cost
efficiency while continuing to work closely with our customers", says Annika
Falkengren, SEB's President and CEO, commenting on the fourth quarter 2011
result.
Operating income, at SEK 9.3bn, was 1 per cent higher than the third quarter and
fell by 7 per cent compared with the corresponding quarter 2010. Operating
expenses, at SEK 5.9bn, were 7 per cent higher than the third quarter and
3 per cent lower than the corresponding quarter 2010.
Profit before credit losses decreased by 7 per cent to SEK 3.4bn compared to the
third quarter and was 12 per cent lower than the corresponding quarter 2010.
Provisions for credit losses amounted to SEK 240m.
Including discontinued operations, net profit amounted to SEK 2.3bn (3.5).
The liquidity reserve amounted to SEK 377bn and the total liquidity resources
were SEK 616bn. The core Tier 1 capital ratio was 13.7 per cent (12.2) and the
Tier 1 capital ratio was 15.9 per cent (14.2).
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 1.75 per share (1.50).
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Ulf Grunnesjö, Head of Investor Relations,
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46 70 550 35 00
Malin Schenkenberg, Financial Information,
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SEB is a leading Nordic financial services group. As a relationship bank, SEB in
Sweden and the Baltic countries offers financial advice and a wide range of
financial services. In Denmark, Finland, Norway and Germany the bank's
operations have a strong focus on corporate and investment banking based on a
full-service offering to corporate and institutional clients. The international
nature of SEB's business is reflected in its presence in some 20 countries
worldwide. At 31 December 2011, the Group's total assets amounted to SEK 2,363
billion while its assets under management totalled SEK 1,261 billion. The Group
has around 17,000 employees. Read more about SEB at www.sebgroup.com.
Fact Book Annual Accounts 2011:
http://hugin.info/1208/R/1583162/494850.pdf
Annual Accounts 2011:
http://hugin.info/1208/R/1583162/494849.pdf
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